1.

Features
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VOLTAGE TESTER
KEW 1700 / 1710
KYORITSU ELECTRICAL
R
INSTRUMENTS WORKS, LTD.
WARNING
●Designed to meet international safety standards. ●Never make measurement on a circuit in
IEC61243-3 / IEC61010-1 which the electrical potential exceeds 690V.
Measurement Category (CAT.) IV 600V ●Do not attempt to make measurement in the
●Self-Diagnostic test presence of flammable gasses, as the use 1 2
●AC and DC voltage test up to 690V with LEDs of the instrument may cause sparking,
and LCD ( only KEW1710 ). which could lead to an explosion.
●Polarity indication ●Never attempt to use the instrument if it’s
●Single-pole phase test surface or your hands are wet.
●Phase rotation test (Do not use in rainfall.)
●Keep your hands and fingers behind the 3 5
●Continuity test
●Auto-power ON / OFF barriers during measurements.
●Never unlock and open the Battery case 4
●Pen light for illuminating measurement points
during measurements.
●Two way clip for adjustable spacing of probes
●Verify proper operation on a known source
●Selectable probe Tips 1.6/4mm
before use or taking action as a result of the
●Probe cover protects user and Tips indication after use. 8 4
●IP65 (IEC60529) ●Never attempt to make any measurement if
●Compact design (Light weight and portable) any abnormal conditions, such as a broken
case or exposed metal parts are present on
2. Safety Warnings the Instrument or test probes.
This instrument has been designed, manufactured ●Do not make any modification to the
and tested according to IEC 61010/61243: Safety instrument.
requirements for Electronic Measuring apparatus, ●Extreme caution when Live circuit LED
and is supplied having passed rigorous quality flashes or lights on.
procedures. ●Correct indication of LEDs is only guaran 6
teed within a temperature range of -10°C up
This instruction manual contains warnings and to 55°C (<85% RH).
safety rules which have to be observed by the
user to ensure safe operation of the instrument
and to maintain it in safe condition. Therefore,
read through these operating instructions be-
fore using the instrument. 3. Instrument layout
WARNING is reserved for conditions and ac- 1 2
tions that are likely to cause serious or fatal injury. 9 7
CAUTION is reserved for conditions and ac-
tions that can cause injury or instrument damage.
3
It is essential that the above instructions are
adhered to. Failure to follow the above 4
instructions may cause injury, instrument 1 L1 probe -
damage and/or damage to equipment under test. 5
2 L2 probe + (Instrument probe)
Symbols used on the instrument 3 4mm tips
User must refer to the explanations in 6 4 Barrier
the instruction manual. 5 Pen light
Instrument with double or reinforced
insulation, Class II insulation 1 12/24/50/120/230/400/690V LEDs
6
7
Pen light switch
Battery case
Insulated personnel body protective for voltage indication
equipment up to 690V. 8 Probe clip (two way)
2 Live circuit LED for Single-pole phase and
9 Probe protection cover
CAT.IV The source of the low-voltage
installation:
Eg. Electricity meters and primary 3
Double-pole test
L/R LEDs for phase rotation test
overcurrent protection devices. 4 Power LED
Estimated transient overvoltage 8kV. 5 Polarity indication LEDs for voltage
CE Comply with EMC and Low Voltage
6 LCD (only KEW1710 )
Directive
4. Preparation for measurement
4.1 Auto-power-on / Self-diagnostic test
●Auto-power-on
►Short-circuiting the probes as follows powers
on the instrument automatically and goes into
a Self-diagnostic test.
Instrument may power on;
* when replacing Tips, or
* due to the influence of static charge.
●Self-diagnostic test
WARNING
Do not use the instrument when abnormality
is found at Self-diagnostic test.
►Battery voltage is normal when Power LED is
lighting up.
When the battery voltage is below 2.4±0.1V,
Power LED flashes or goes off.
Replace batteries according to Clause 7.
5. Handy construction
Diameter of Tip and pitch between Tips are
changeable by user.
WARNING
Remove the probes from the measurement
point when replacing Tips or changing
pitches.
5.1 Tip Replacement
►Following shows how to install 4mm Tips on
L1 probe – and L2 probe +.
unscrew
Tighten
►Firmly tighten up the 4mm Tips.
5.2 Pitch between two probes
►Pitch between 2 Tips can be 16.7mm or 19.0mm
when rotating L1 probe – by 180 degrees and
sliding in the hooks on L2 probe +.
6. Measurement
WARNING
●Carefully check Clause 2 as well.
●Self-diagnostic test should be done prior to
measurements and confirm LED and
Buzzer works properly.
●Verify proper operation on a known source
before and after use.
●Keep your hand and fingers behind the
barriers on the probes during
measurements.
●Due to the high internal resistance (approx.
300kΩ), the capacitive and inductive
voltages may be indicated.
6.1 Voltage test (Double-pole test)
►Connect both probes to the object under test.
►The voltage is indicated
by LEDs and LCD (only
KEW1710).
Buzzer sounds when a
threshold voltage of 50V
LED is exceeded.
Live circuit LED lights up :
> 0.3V AC
> 7V DC
6.2 Double-pole test without batteries
WARNING
Verification of live-circuit shouldn’t be
dependent on Double-pole test without
batteries only, but also on the test WITH
BATTERIES. (See Clause 6.1).
Only Live circuit LED flashes when Double-pole
test is carried out without batteries.
LED flashes: AC/DCV > approx. 40V
Flashing Duty: < 3s (40…100V)
< 0.3s (100…690V)
6.3 Single-pole phase test
WARNING
●Carefully handle L1 probe – when it is not
in use.
●Function of this test may not be fully
achieved if the insulation condition of user
or of the equipment under test isn’t
enough.
Verification of live-circuit shouldn’t be
dependent on this Single-pole phase test
only, but also on the Double-pole test.
(See Clause 6.1.)
►Grasp the instrument firmly and connect the L2
probe + to the object under test.
►Live circuit LED lights up and buzzer sounds
when a voltage of approx. 100V AC or more
exists in the object under test. (Pol≥100VAC)

►LEDs other than the Power LED should be

flashing and buzzer should sound continuously.

●Auto-power off

►Instrument is automatically powered off after

15 sec when nothing is contacted with the ►Voltage polarity is indicated in following
probes. (Power LED goes off.) 16.7mm 19mm
manner.
Auto-power off may not operate; AC +DC -DC
* when replacing Tips, or
* when a significant electric magnetic field exists
in the vicinity.

4.2 Trouble-shooting Grasp Firmly!!!

If the following problems occur, unlock the NOTE
Battery Case according to clause 7 in this manual, ●This instrument can make measurements
and then lock it again 5 seconds later. between L-PE without tripping RCDs.
Then perform the self- diagnostic test (clause 4.1). ●When the L2 probe + is the positive (negative)
potential, the Polarity indication LED indicates
* Self- diagnostic test cannot be performed “+DC” (“-DC”).
before/after use of the instrument. ●L/R LED may light up.
* Auto-power off doesn’t operate.
6.4 Phase rotation test 6.5 Continuity test 8. Specification 9. Cleaning and storage
L LED and R LED for Phase rotation test may WARNING Voltage test
Voltage range 12…690V AC/DC
CAUTION
operate on various wiring systems, but effective Make sure the object under test isn’t live. ●Use a lightly damp cloth with neutral detergent
testing result can be obtained only on Three-phase LED (KEW1700 / 1710)
for cleaning the instrument. Do not use
4-wire system. Instrument operates as follows when measuring Nominal voltage 12/24/50/120/230/400/690V
abrasives or solvents.
Continuity. AC(45…400Hz), DC(±)
●Do not expose the instrument to the direct sun,
►Grasp the instrument firmly and connect both Tolerance Light on at more than
: 7±3V (12V LED)
high temperature and humidity or dewfall.
probes to the object under test. ►All LEDs other than Power LED should be (Threshold voltage)
: 18±3V (24V LED) ●Put the Probe protection cover on the Tips
flashing, and buzzer should sound continuously. : 37.5±4V (50V LED) while not in use. Otherwise it may cause an
►Phase-to-phase voltage is indicated by each
Voltage LED. : 75%±5% of nominal voltage injury.
NOTE (120/230/400/690V LED) ●Remove batteries when the instrument will not
►R LED lights up for Right rotary field. In continuity mode the instrument works in the Response time < 0.5s at 100% of each be in use for a long period.
same way as the self-diagnostic test. nominal voltage ●Do not install the Battery Case without
LCD (only KEW1710 ) batteries.
L2 L3
6.6 Pen light function Range / Resolution 300V (7.0…299.9) / 0.1V
L1 N (Illuminating the Measurement Point) (Auto-range) 690V (270…759) / 1V 10. For Environment
PE Equipped Pen light illuminates the measurement Accuracy (23±5°C) ±1.5V (7…100V)
point in dimly lit area. ±1%±5dgt (100…690V) This instrument is subject to WEEE
AC(45…400Hz), DC(±) Directive (2002/96/EC). Please
►Pressing the Pen light switch turns on the light. Overrange indication “OL” contact your dealer near you at
Response time < 2s at 90% of each voltage disposal.
NOTE Peak current Is<3.5mA (at 690V)
●The light is available while the instrument is Measurement Duty 30s ON (operation time)
powered off. 240s OFF (recovery time) DISTRIBUTOR
●Using the Pen light shortens the battery life. Internal battery Approx. 33mA (battery 3V,
consumption measuring 690V AC)
Battery life Approx. 2500 operations
Grasp Firmly!!! 7. Battery Replacement (30s ON / 240s OFF duty)
WARNING Single-pole phase test
Remove the probes from any testing point, Voltage range 100…690V AC (45…100Hz)
►L LED lights up for Left rotary field. 180…690V AC (100…400Hz)
when opening the Battery case.
Phase rotation test
L3 System Three-phase 4-wire system
N Batteries are dead when Power LED flashes or 200…690V phase-to-phase
L2 PE goes off at Self-diagnostic test defined in point (100…400V earth-to-phase)
L1
4.1. Follow the procedure below and replace AC 50/60Hz
batteries with new ones(type IEC LR03 1.5V). Phase range 120±5 degree
Continuity test
►Unlock the Battery case with a coin-shaped Kyoritsu reserves the rights to change
Detection range 0…400kΩ + 50%
object. specifications or designs described in this
Test current Approx. 1.5μA (battery 3V, 0Ω) manual without notice and without
Internal battery Approx. 30mA obligations.
consumption (battery 3V, 0Ω)
Reference condition
Battery 3V (IEC LR03 1.5V x 2)
Temperature -10…55°C operation
-20…60°C storage
Lock Unlock No condensation
Grasp Firmly!!! Humidity Max 85% RH
►Pull out the Battery case and replace the Used location Altitude up to 2000m
batteries. Insert new batteries according to the Safety
engraving on the Battery case. Standard IEC61010-1, CAT.III /IV 600V
The principle of measurement Category IEC61243-3, CAT.II 690V
The instrument detects the phase rising order ►Insert the Battery case into the instrument and Pollution degree 2
regarding the user as EARTH. firmly lock the case again. IP code IP65 (IEC60529)
Size
NOTE WARNING Dimensions 241.5 x 68.5 x 28.5mm
Function of this test may not be fully achieved if Confirm that the Battery case is propely Weight 230g (including batteries)
the insulation condition of user or of the equipment locked prior to measurements.
under test is not enough.
06/2006 92-1873